Comparison

Trash Time vs Plusm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Trash Time

Features
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Ever sprinted outside in your slippers because you forgot it was trash day? Yeah… us too.
That’s why we made Trash Time — the world’s simplest (and probably most heroic) garbage and recycling reminder app. Trash Pickup Reminder
Never let the garbage truck sneak up on you again. We’ll give you a friendly nudge so you don’t miss it. Recycling Reminder
Save the planet and your sanity. We’ll remind you when it’s time to roll that green bin to the curb. Simple & Fun
Two timers, a couple of toggles, and some playful animations. That’s it. No clutter, no confusion. Why you’ll love it: * Pre-set schedules (Trash Tuesday! Recycling Thursday!) * Customize days and times if your city does things differently * Funny notifications that make “taking out the trash” slightly less boring * Tiny app, zero fuss, maximum helpfulness So go ahead—take out the trash like a legend. Download Trash Time today and never play “chase the garbage truck” again.

About

Plusm

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Plusm is a notepad-style calculator that lets you type the way you think. No buttons. No formulas. Just type plain text and see results instantly — right next to each line. CALCULATE NATURALLY Write math like you would on paper. Mix numbers, labels, and notes freely: Rent: $1,450 Groceries: 320 + 45.50 Total: $1,450 + 365.50 CONVERT ANYTHING Currencies, units, and more — just type it: 250 USD to EUR 5.8 feet to cm 72°F to °C 0.5 BTC to USD WORK WITH DATES today + 90 days March 1 - January 15 USE VARIABLES price = 299 price + 8.5% AND MORE now in Tokyo sqrt(144), sin(45) 0xFF, 0b1010 ORGANIZE WITH PAGES Keep separate calculations in named pages — monthly budget, trip planning, work hours. Everything saves automatically. MENU BAR MODE Access Plusm from your menu bar with one click. Quick calculations without leaving what you're doing. BUILT FOR YOU Native app. Dark mode. Keyboard-first. Fast and lightweight. Plusm Pro unlocks unlimited pages, currency & crypto conversion, and menu bar mode. Free version includes full math, unit conversion, and three pages. Terms of Use: https://plusm.app/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Trash Time4 screens
Plusm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trash Time at none against Plusm's 3. Trash Time also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plusm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Trash Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trash Time ships an update every 2 months, Plusm every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Trash Time versus Plusm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrash TimePlusm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWarren HansenEgor Sigaev

In-app purchases

None

Trash Time

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Plusm

Subscriptions2
  • Plusm Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Plusm Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plusm Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Trash Time free?
Trash Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plusm free?
Plusm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trash Time or Plusm have ads?
Neither Trash Time nor Plusm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trash Time or Plusm?
Trash Time ships an update every 2 months, and Plusm every 5 months. Most recently, Trash Time was updated on September 12, 2026 and Plusm on September 10, 2026.

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